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Real Madrid legend and Porto goalkeeper, Iker Casillas, has issued an update on his health after the footballing world was thrown into panic earlier on Wednesday, May 1. The Spaniard, 37, was rushed to hospital after he reportedly collapsed during training due to what was reported to be an heart attack. READ ALSO : Unai Emery pays emotional tribute to Aaron Ramsey as midfielder's career with Gunners ends With fans and football icons sending goodwill message to Porto’s number, Casillas himself has taken to Instagram to assure the world that all is well. Casillas, who won two successive European Championships in 2008 and 2012, as well as the World Cup in 2010, said the situation had been “controlled”. The football legend said: "Everything controlled here, a big scare but with the forces intact. Thank you very much everyone for the messages and the love." Amid worry across the world, a club statement from Porto's official website made it clear from the offset

- Zamfara state governor has promised to be the first to pay the new minimum wage - The governor however urged workers to continue to exhibit handwork and dedication to the successful implementation of government policies - Consequently, the state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) urged the governor to fulfill all the promises he made to the people before May 29 when his tenure would end Governor Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara said on Wednesday, May 1, that the state government would be one of the pacesetters among states that would implement the new national minimum wage. Yari made this known in his remarks at this year’s Workers’ Day celebration in Gusau. The governor, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Abdullahi Shinkafi, urged the workers to continue to exhibit handwork and dedication to the successful implementation of government policies and programmes. READ ALSO: Tinubu receives Yahaya Bello at his Abuja residence Earlier, th

Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, recently broke the internet after she released series of videos where she spoke on her ex-husband, his alleged diabolical ways, alleged Yahoo crimes, his real father and more. The film star who has a son from the relationship has raised concerns among Nigerians who feel her outburst will affect him in future. Tonto explained in the video that Churchill is into cybercrime known as Yahoo Yahoo and that she found out after catching him sitting in the middle of red candles with a red cloth tied to his waist and a laptop in his laps. She also added that he is not Obasanjo's son like he claimed but that his father was Obasanjo's gardener. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android and read the best news about Nigeria This is just a tip of some of the things Tonto revealed and some Nollywood celebrities who find the video distasteful took to social media to either call her out or advise her. Nollywood actor, IK Ogbonna, shared a post on hi

- Unemployment is one of the three major issues Nigerians are battling at 28% - The issue of unemployment is second to security which stands at 29%, where economy is 21% - The rating of unemployment increased from 22.70% to 23.10% between second and third quarter of 2018 In celebration of the 2019 International Workers’ Day with the theme “Uniting Workers for Social and Economic Advancement”, NOIPolls have released a 4-year poll (2016-2019) on core issues facing Nigerians. From the findings made from the polls, employments is one of the three biggest struggles Nigerians are facing where unemployment is 28%, security 29% and economy the third of the three 21%. READ ALSO: We are taking over Anambra Government House in 2021 - APC Though the employment comes second on the list, it is not untrue that it has been crippling the economy of the country. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), unemployment rate in the country jumped from 22.70% in the second quarter of 2018

Barcelona ace, Lionel Messi, inspired his side to a 3-0 during a Champions League semi final clash against Liverpool on Wednesday night, May 1. The encounter at Camp Nou saw Messi net a sensational 83rd free-kick that dampened Liverpool's hopes of booking a place in the finals. Messi's stunning brace against the Reds increased his tally to 26 goals against English teams, scoring against every Premier League club he has faced in the Champions League. READ ALSO: Iker Casillas rushed to hospital after suffering heart attack Legit.ng in this report takes a closer look at the Barcelona captain's incredible record against English oppositions: Chelsea: Appearances - 10 Goals - 3 Messi has made 10 appearances against the Blues, scoring three goals in the process. However, he had to wait until the ninth meeting with Chelsea before registering his name on the score sheet. Arsenal: Appearances - 6 Goals - 9 The Argentine has faced the north London dwellers six times

- Many governors have shown interest in leading the Nigeria Governors Forum - Governors Nasir el-Rufai and Kayode Fayemi are among those contesting for the forum leadership position - A member of the forum from the northeast lauded the outgoing chairman, Governor Abdul-Aziz Yari, saying he is a goal-getter There are indicating that governors Nasir el-Rufai (Kaduna) and Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti) are contesting for the position of Nigeria Governors Forum chairman. Legit.ng gathered that the NGF started about 20 years when the nation returned to democracy. The past chairmen are Abdullahi Adamu Victor Attah, Chief Lucky Igbinedion, Abubakar Bukola Saraki, Rotimi Amaechi and Abdulaziz Yari. The Nation reports that its sources claimed that the NGF election will hold on May 22 in Abuja ahead of the last National Economic Council meeting for the outgoing governors on May 23. READ ALSO: Tinubu receives Yahaya Bello at his Abuja residence A governor from northcentral said: “Many governors a

- Residents of Birnin Magaji reportedly attacked some bandits who came to the Emir's palace - The bandits had come for a peace talk and to also recover their seized cows - An SSS official was also attacked but only sustained injuries Seven suspected bandits have reportedly been killed by residents of Birnin Magaji Local Government Area of Zamfara state after they reportedly visited the emery for peace talk. According to Premium Times, the incident happened on Wednesday, May 1. READ ALSO: District head of Buhari’s hometown kidnapped An airstrike on their base in Birnin Magaji forest by the Nigerian Air Force displaced the bandits. It was reported that their cows which were suspected to be rustled were confiscated.and kept at the emir’s palace in Birnin Magaji. However, early last week, the cattle were taken to Gusau, the state capital. Seven of the bandits and an official of the State Security Service (SSS) came to the emir’s palace to plead for the release of the cows. T

- Aaron Ramsey will miss the rest of the season with a hamstring injury - His absence has dealt Arsenal a massive blow as the Welshman has been an integral squad member - He is set to join Juventus at the end of the season having agreed a deal with the Serie A Champions Arsenal boss, Unai Emery, has confirmed star midfielder, Aaron Ramsey, has played his final match for the Gunners. Ramsey will now miss the rest of the season with a hamstring injury sustained during Arsenal's Europa League clash against Napoli. READ ALSO : Barcelona vs Liverpool: Lionel Messi nets brace as Barca thrash Reds in UCL semi-final clash The injury also brings to an end the Welshman's 11-year career with the Gunners as he is set to join Juventus in the summer. The 28-year old signed a pre-contract deal with the Serie A Champions in February and will complete the move at the end of the season. His imminent departure has seen Emery pay a class tribute to Ramsey, who has been an integral squad

- Unemployment is one of the three major issues Nigerians are battling with at 28% - The issue of unemployment is second to security which stands at 29%, where economy is 21% - The rating of unemployment increased from 22.70% to 23.10% between second and third quarter of 2018 In celebration of the 2019 International Workers’ Day with the theme “Uniting Workers for Social and Economic Advancement”, NOIPolls have released a 4 year poll (2016-2019) on core issues facing Nigerians. From the findings made from the polls, employments is one of the three biggest struggles Nigerians are facing where unemployment is 28%, security 29% and economy the third of the three 21%. READ ALSO: We are taking over Anambra Government House in 2021 - APC Though the employment comes second on the list, it is not untrue that it has been crippling the economy of the country. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), unemployment rate in the country jumped from 22.70% in the second quarter of

The federal government's job creation and empowerment initiative, N-Power , has warned Nigerians that it is not taking new applications at the moment. The clarification was made on the social media pages of N-Power amidst reports of potential beneficiaries being scammed. “N-Power is not taking new applications yet. Please stop putting in your details in scam websites. When we open the portal, you will be the first to know,” the promoters warned. READ ALSO: I cannot pay 30,000 new minimum wage - PDP governor-elect A month ago, Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo promised Nigerians that the federal government will expand the current N-Power programme. Osinbajo made the promise at the 11th Bola Tinubu Colloquium held on Thursday, March 29, to celebrate the 67th birthday of the former Lagos state governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. The vice president also promised that the Next Level plans of the government would to exciting, though a bit challenging. NAIJ.com (naija.ng) ->

Ibrahim Magu, the acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has alleged that some state governors promote insecurity to enable them inflate security votes in their states. Magu said Nigeria's loss to corruption in the last decade runs into trillions of naira and that a review of the recoveries between 2017 and now, shows that in 2017, the EFCC recovered N473.065 billion, $98 million, €7 million and £294,000, while N236.16 billion was recovered in 2018. He said the recovered sum just gives an insight into what had been stolen so far by those in leadership positions. Speaking at the induction ceremony for the governors-elect and their returning colleagues at the State House in Abuja, the anti-corruption czar said the twin evils of corruption and terrorism- financing. According to Magu, these vices which have continued to bedeviled the country have also created a disastrous impact on governance and socio-economic advancement of Nigeria. Urging the gov

They say love is mystery but the best thing and the most powerful force in the universe. Although love is one of the ingredients that make a good marriage, wise people have often taught that a marriage should be built on the foundations of trust and respect and not just love. It for this reason that many are advised to actively court their partners before walking down the aisle. however, there are some rare cases in which people decided to walk down the aisle in a matter of months after meeting someone and end up being together for many years. Hopefully that is the case of Nigerian couple, Mathew Ozo Edeh and Precious Chiamaka who got engaged and held their introduction ceremony a week after meeting. The excited groom shared the details of their interesting union on social media in a post which has now been deleted. READ ALSO: Halima Waziri apologises to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan, Omotola Jalade reacts In the post, he stated that himself and his newly-wed wife only courted fo

- Governor Masari of Katsina state said he cannot conclude yet if he would be able to pay N30,000 minimum wage - The Katsina state governor said this Tune at the rally to mark Workers’ Day in the state - Masari, however, said his government has always made the welfare of workers a top priority Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina state on Wednesday, May 1 said he could not conclude whether or not he would pay the N30,000 new minimum wage. Governor Masari, represented by the Head of Service Idris Tune at the rally to mark Workers’ Day in Katsina, said his government would meet with the labour union on the issue, Daily Trust reports. He said: “This is a process. We cannot conclude that we are going to pay N30,000 minimum wage. We are going to dialogue with the labour leaders and arrive at a conclusion that is realistic to the Katsina state government and the welfare of the workers.” READ ALSO: We are taking over Anambra Government House in 2021 - APC He, however, said his government

A Nigerian man has narrated how he found out his girlfriend was cheating on him. The man had taken to popular micro-blogging platform, Twitter, to narrate his experience and how reacted to the incident. The man identified as @Dre_skott on Twitter, explained that his girlfriend had told him that she was travelling home to visit her family for a week. In the tweet, he narrated that he found out about the affair two days after she had told him she was going home. He claimed that he had seen his girlfriend with another man when she was supposed to be at home with family. According to him, he had called her after she left her hostel to go home. He stated that he wanted to find out how she was doing at home. Man sees girlfriend who told him she’s going home with another man after lying to him Twitter source: @Dre_skott Source: Twitter READ ALSO : Nigerian man with no walking limbs inspires the online community, bags 1st class degree from ABU (photos) @Dre_skott had noted that he spo

- Jose Mourinho says he did not enjoy the same opportunities at Man United as Jurgen Klopp and Guardiola - Mourinho made this clear while speaking on the Champions League match between Barcelona and Liverpool - The ex Real Madrid manager feels the more sustained backing Guardiola and Klopp enjoyed was clear Ex Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho believes he did not get the same opportunities as Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola and Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. The Portuguese feels Old Trafford chiefs did not give him the same backing for success that Pep Guardiola and and Jurgen Klopp have enjoyed in the Premier League. Jose Mourinho was sacked at Manchester United in December 2019 after the Red Devils' defeat against Liverpool and was replaced by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. But before leaving Manchester United, Jose Mourinho helped the team to win the Europa League title and the EFL Cup. He is currently out of coaching job although he has been doing some punditry work, an

The national leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Monday, Tuesday, April 30 hosted Kogi state governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello at his Abuja residence. The visit comes amidst rumours of a rift between the governor and the respected party chieftain. In the last few weeks, the media have been awash with reports of plan by a cabal in the party led by Tinubu to deny Governor Bello the party's ticket in the forthcoming governorship election in Kogi state scheduled for November. READ ALSO: Outrage as Adamawa governor pays self severance gratuity Bello, 43, is said to be at loggerheads with some senior party officials at the national level, but his media aides have denied the insinuations. Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos state, is a trusted confidante of the APC national chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole. His influence on the party and the party's national chairman is said to be very key in getting things done in the party. It is not cle

- President Muhammadu Buhari reportedly played a key role in the release of two Nigerians arrested in Saudi Arabia - The duo was facing a possible death penalty after being accused of drug smuggling - The ministry of foreign affairs reportedly failed to act on time before the president's intervention President Muhammadu Buhari’s close diplomatic ties with the Saudi Arabian government reportedly facilitated the release of Zainab Aliyu and Ibrahim Abubakar, The duo was accused of smuggling drugs into Saudi Arabia and detained before investigation revealed that they were victims. READ ALSO: District head of Buhari’s hometown kidnapped The Nation reports that sources revealed that the ministry of foreign affairs was not forthcoming in handling the case until Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa who is the special assistant to the president on foreign affairs and diaspora called the attention of the president to it.= The source said: “Before Abike Dabiri-Erewa drew the attention of the Presi

Internet sensation and teen actress Regina Daniels was recently spotted having a 'step-mum time' with children of her alleged new hubby, Senator elect and an international lawyer of repute, Hon. Prince Ned Nwoko. The actress was seen as she dots on the beautiful children who seem to not get enough of her. The children are said to be from the Moroccan wife of the billionaire lawmaker . Ned Nwoko recently received an honorary doctorate award from the Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun (FUPRE) in Delta state and many people believe it was during the celebration of this new academic feat that the photos were taken. READ ALSO : Victoria Inyama reacts to Regina's marriage to 59-year-old billionaire See the photos below: Regina Daniels pictured with Ned Nwoko’s children Source: UGC PAY ATTENTION: Read best news on Nigeria's #1 news app Regina Daniels and Ned Nwoko Source: UGC Regina Daniels pictured with Ned Nwoko Source: UGC Regina Daniel

- The Reformed Christian Association of Nigeria has commended President Muhammadu Buhari over the prompt release of Zainab Aliyu from Saudi Arabian detention - Aliyu was detained over illegal dosage of tramadol found in a bag labelled in her name at a Saudi airport in 2018 - The Nigerian national was released following President Buhari's directive to the attorney general of the federation, Abubakar Malami - Malami, was asked to take necessary action on Aliyu's case President Muhammadu Buhari has been commended by the Reformed Christian Association of Nigeria (rCAN) over the prompt release of Zainab Aliyu from Saudi Arabian detention. Recall that Aliyu, who is a Nigerian student, was detained over illegal dosage of tramadol found in a bag labelled in her name at a Saudi airport in 2018. The association hailed the president in a statement on Wednesday, May 1, by its interim president, Pastor Enoch Atumeyi, Daily Trust reports. READ ALSO: Labour demands immediate implement

- JAMB has dismissed rumour that its server has crashed - The examination body claimed the report urging candidates to prepare to sit for a new examination did not come from it - JAMB assured candidates that results are intact and they should not entertain any fear The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says its server did not crash and results of candidates who participated in its 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination ( UTME) are intact. The board’s Head, Media and Information, Dr Fabian Benjamin, gave the assurance in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos. READ ALSO: I cannot pay 30,000 new minimum wage - PDP governor-elect Benjamin reacted to speculations in some quarters that the board issued a press statement, explaining that the release of the UTME results was being delayed because its server crashed and that candidates should prepare for another examination. ”We want to distance ourselves from such malicious and w

- The minister of labour and employment, Dr Chris Ngige, failed to attend the 2019 May Day celebration - The minister’s relationship with the Nigerian Labour Congress has been frosty of late, following Ngige’s treatment of the former NUPENG general secretary, Frank Kokori - According to the NLC president, Ayubba Wabba, in all his years of dealing with ministers of the Federal Republic, the NLC had never come across one as dishonest and deceitful as Ngige - Wabba said Ngige wants Nigerians to believe that Kokori does not have what it takes to lead the NSITF - Ngige’s aide, however, claimed that the minister was ill and had been home recuperating since Sunday, April 28 Dr Chris Ngige was absent at the 2019 May Day celebration at the Eagles Square, Abuja; making it the first time in many years that a sitting labour minister would fail to identify with the nation’s labour movement during the celebration. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo was, however, present at the event to celebrate wit

- Jibrilla Bindow, the outgoing governor of Adamawa state is under fire - The governor is being accused of paying himself severance gratuity a month before leaving office - He is said to have denied former governors the same payment in the past Officials of the Adamawa state transition committee have accused Jibrilla Bindow, the outgoing governor of the state, of paying himself severance gratuity a month before leaving office. Solomon Kumangar, media aide to Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, governor-elect, revealed this to Sahara Reporters. He said: “It is disappointing for us to hear that the outgoing governor has paid himself, the deputy governor and some select commissioners severance gratuity before the end of his tenure. “This he did despite refusing to pay his predecessors, like former governors Boni Haruna and Murtala Nyako.” READ ALSO: We are taking over Anambra Government House in 2021 - APC Officials of the Adamawa state government were not available for comments as at the time